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One-on-one consultations for Alberta writers
Date: Jun 10, 2021
The AFA is offering one-on-one consultations, region by region, to all Alberta writers who have questions about the literary arts program.
AFA Pluralism policy: Request for proposals
Date: Jun 1, 2021
The AFA seeks expressions of interest from qualified organizations or individuals to help implement its Pluralism policy.
Deadline: Jul 2, 2021 - 4:00 pm
Budget 2021
Date: Feb 26, 2021
On February 25, the Alberta government announced details of its 2021-22 budget.
Work of the Week: "Making Faces" Heather Shillinglaw
Date: Nov 20, 2020
This week’s Work of the Week is "Making Faces" by Métis artist Heather Shillinglaw.
AFA remembers John "Jock" Osler
Date: Aug 11, 2020
We at the Alberta Foundation for the Arts (AFA) are very saddened to learn of the passing of John “Jock” Osler.
AFA Art on Display | Yorath House
Date: Dec 19, 2019
Nestled in Edmonton's river valley is a gem of modernist style -- Yorath House, which now playing host to several artworks from the AFA's collection!
Now On View | Two New Emerging Curator Exhibitions
Date: Sep 4, 2019
"Absence Inhabited" and "Dear Alan", featuring artworks from the AFA's collection, are now on view on Google Arts and Culture.
Go Behind the Scenes with the AFA's Art Collections Manager!
Date: Aug 28, 2019
What does it take to get an artwork in show-worthy shape? Find out!
Explore the economics of Alberta art
Date: Jul 25, 2019
On April 25, 2019, Statistics Canada released Culture Satellite Account (CSA) updated economic data for the Canadian arts, culture & sport sectors.
"Alberta and the Group of Seven" at Government House
Date: Jul 23, 2019
Did you know there was a strong connection between Alberta and members of the Group of Seven?